Current Affair Category: Social Issues

Why in news ? PM Narendra Modi highlighted the outdated Dramatic Performances Act, 1876, as part of his government’s drive to repeal obsolete laws. Criticized its colonial intent to suppress public expression and nationalist sentiments. Provisions of the Act: Empowered authorities to ban plays, pantomimes, or dramas in public places deemed: Scandalous or defamatory. Likely […]

Key points : Global Context: Access to Education in Familiar Languages: Nearly 40% of the global population lacks access to education in a language they speak or understand. In low- and middle-income countries, this figure rises to 90%, affecting over a quarter of a billion learners. Impact of Language Barriers: Language barriers disproportionately affect education […]

Why in News? The Time Use Survey (TUS), 2024, conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), has gained attention for highlighting significant changes in time utilization patterns across India. Key findings include an increase in women’s participation in employment-related activities, greater acknowledgment of caregiving responsibilities irrespective of gender, […]

Why in News ? The Supreme Court recently emphasized that sexual equality, along with moral and ethical training on respectful behavior towards women, must be incorporated into school curriculums. Need for Sexual Equality: Addressing Deep-Rooted Patriarchy:India continues to face challenges stemming from gender biases that restrict opportunities for women in various domains. Economic Participation:Gender disparities […]

Why in News? A recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Translational Virology and AIDS Research (ICMR-NITVAR) and Mizoram University has shed light on the success of HIV self-testing (HIVST) in Mizoram. The initiative helped many young people get tested for the first time in the state, which has the highest […]

The term “Donkey’s Route” came into the news recently due to its association with the illegal migration route used by individuals, particularly from South Asia, to enter Europe or other developed nations through unconventional and dangerous paths. Why  it was  in News? The “Donkey’s Route” is a nickname for the arduous and perilous journey that […]

Why in News ? India has been ranked 96th out of 180 nations in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for the year 2024. Overview of CPI 2024: The CPI 2024 underscores the negative impact of corruption on global efforts to tackle climate change. The index evaluates the perceived level of public sector corruption across 180 […]

Why in News? On 10 February 2025, Union Minister of Minority & Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, provided updates in the Rajya Sabha regarding the Prime Minister’s 15 Point Programme for the welfare of minorities. This programme, aimed at ensuring equal opportunities for the socio-economic upliftment of minorities, encompasses various schemes implemented through a saturation […]

Why in News? NITI Aayog has launched a first-of-its-kind policy report titled “Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and State Public Universities (SPUs)”. The report focuses on strengthening SPUs, which account for 80% of India’s higher education enrolment, aligning with the goals of NEP 2020 and India’s vision for Viksit Bharat 2047. Key Points: 1. […]

Community Mental Health for Journalists: Impact of Stories on Communities: Journalists must consider the emotional and mental impact of their reporting on readers and the communities they write about. It’s crucial to think about the consequences of the story on the affected individuals and communities, ensuring that the narrative does not exacerbate trauma or distress. […]